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Product Risk & Data Analyst

Avant

Avant

IT, Product, Data Science
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024

As a Identity Product Analyst at Avant you have the opportunity to implement new technologies and data platforms, analyze data to influence decisions on products, and directly impact the company's profitability. Avant’s data analyst program aims to develop entrepreneurial, self-driven candidates who thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited about contributing to building a company from the ground up. Regular interactions with senior leadership are a key component of this program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Business Intelligence: Support the organization’s data needs through a deep understanding of the data model, and how it maps to business concepts

  • Oversee Implementation Lifecycle:

    • Identify business opportunity through data analysis

    • Translate the opportunity into a business case and requirements

    • Work with technical teams to implement new technologies and data platforms

    • Measure effectiveness through further data analysis

  • Communication: Simplify complex scenarios into easy to digest visuals. Tailor messaging to your audience, both business and technical.

  • Leadership and Operation: Contribute to high-priority, high-value projects, and, after proven performance, manage individuals and teams or specialize further in areas of interest.

  • Strategic Impact: Contribute to the company’s profitability through data-driven insights and decisions.

Why you're a fit

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or other technical fields from a top-tier school.

  • 1-4 years of data analysis experience

  • Highly analytical with advanced proficiency in SQL and familiarity with additional programming languages in Ruby, Python, R, etc

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

  • Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings logically

  • MBA and graduate school graduates welcome

If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for data and product management, we encourage you to apply for this position

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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.

Why Avant is the place for you:

At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:

Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.

Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.

Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.

Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.

Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.

We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options

  • 401(k) Match

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off

  • Flexible Work Environment

  • Generous Paid Parental Leave

  • Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks

  • WFH Stipends for our Remote Employees

  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development

  • No Meeting Wednesdays - (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sh!t Done)

  • Summer Fridays

  • Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events

  • And who doesn’t love the swag

This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date or before working in or visiting our Chicago office. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Subject to applicable law and requests for accommodation.